Overview
The
Puyallup School District is the eighth largest district in the state of
Washington, serving a population of approximately 122,806 residents.
The district is located six miles east of Tacoma, 30 miles south of
Seattle, and is situated in the heart of the Puyallup Valley.
The
district has 22 elementary schools, seven junior high schools, three
comprehensive senior high schools, and an alternative school, all of
which serve more than 22,250 students. The district employs approximately 1,560 certificated, 1,450 classified staff, and 570 substitute personnel.
Our Mission
The
Puyallup School District, in partnership with our diverse communities,
educates and inspires students to reach their full potential.
Our Vision
Puyallup School District students will be:
• Skilled in successfully applying knowledge in all required subjects.
• Competent as critical and innovative thinkers able to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Engaged as life-long learners pursuing their goals and dreams.
• Successful as communicators and collaborators.
• Proficient in demonstrating an understanding of and a respect for individual differences.
• Prepared to transition to post-high school opportunities and be able to compete locally and globally.
• Skilled in making life choices that are healthy and socially responsible.
• Motivated to strive for excellence.
Our Beliefs
In partnership with our communities, we:
• Treat each student as a unique learner.
• Ensure
all students have equal opportunities for learning and are supported in
achieving competency in required subject and performance areas.
• Regularly assess, evaluate, and communicate to students, families, and the community the results of student performance.
• Engage parents/guardians, family members, guardians, and students as active partners in the educational process.
• Incorporate concepts of diversity that benefit all and are integral in all district endeavors.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians, students, staff, and members of the community.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships that support district goals.
• Provide students and staff a safe and supportive learning and working environment.
• Demonstrate accountability to all stakeholders.
History
The
Puyallup School District was organized in 1854, and was the third
school district formed in the state of Washington. Fort Maloney, also
known as the "Blockhouse," was built on the south bank of the Puyallup
River. It was used by U.S. soldiers as a storehouse and was occupied by
the John Carson family. Emma Carson was the first teacher in Puyallup
and had four students in the Blockhouse School in 1861. Fort Maloney
also served as the first post office. To read more about the history of
the Puyallup School District, click here.